WELCOME

Since 1994, DNS has brought hands-on nature, science, and environmental education to the Four Corners. We offer something for every demographic and age group. Our mission is to bring nature into the lives of our students and communities.

SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS

Durango Nature Studies is a model for providing standards-based environmental education in partnership with school districts in Southwest Colorado and Northern New Mexico. Each academic year, DNS provides experiential learning to more than 4,000 students throughout the region.

THE NATURE CENTER

DNS owns and operates its own 140 acre Nature Center along the Florida River. It is used as a learning laboratory for our school programs and a community resource for other programs. Over 8,000 people visit it each year.

￼THIS MONTH

WITH DURANGO NATURE STUDIES

February2019

Date: Friday, February 8, 2019Place: Durango Arts CenterTime: 7:30 – 9:30 (doors open at 7:00)Cost:Advance: $12 for DNS members and $15 for non-membersAt the door: $15 for DNS members and $20 for othersBuy tickets now

This film festival focuses mostly on winter sports and backcountry experiences. Durango Nature Studies is a member of the Winter Wildlands Alliance because of our educational snowshoe programs. This partnership allows us to host the Backcountry Film Festival each year. We are now going on our 7th year bringing the Backcountry Film Festival to Durango. These films will inspire you and remind all of us — the young and young-at-heart of the thrill of being outside in ALL seasons.

Enjoy February's full moon, the Snow Moon, during a guided snowshoe hike with Durango Nature Studies naturalist, Kiley Smith. While exploring the snowy forest, we'll stop periodically to share poetry inspired by our wintery surroundings. You're invited to bring original work, or a favorite poem that celebrates this beloved season of wonder. This is not a strenuous event and all ages are welcome! To register, email Kiley at: kiley@durangonaturestudies.org, or call 816-786-5449.